Langley Theatre

40 E. Queens Way,

Hampton,
VA23669

This ad, headed “WANTED, HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL COMEDIES” appeared in the January 24, 1920, issue of The Billboard:

“20 to 35 people that can give two-hour Show; also Dramatic and Vaudeville
Companies. Percentage or salary. One to two weeks' stand. If you have the company I have the house. Let’s get together. Traveling independent companies of all kinds, let me hear from you, especially big Musical Comedies.

“GEO. C. BACKUS, Scott’s Theater, … HAMPTON, VA”

I don’t know if Scott’s Theatre succeeded in attracting high-class musical comedies in 1920, but in 1927 the Hampton High School yearbook reported that “Scott’s Theatre was almost completely filled” for the April 22 performance of the school’s Senior Class play.

This web page has a colorized postcard of the Scott Theatre (click third thumbnail in the bottom row.)